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New video from one of my favorite albums of the year.

crewneck weather

Summer is officially gone. Time to break out the denim jacket, crewneck sweaters and boots. I need this crewneck ASAP.

gentrification.

I moved to the DMV 3 years ago and while it did take some time to get use to the traffic and the weather, I must say I really like it here. When I first moved to the area, I lived in Alexandria, VA but shortly thereafter, I moved into the district. Despite boasting a predominately black population, DC is still a very diverse city. There are historic neighborhoods infused with up and coming vibrant areas that make DC the perfect example of a small, big city. I've done just about everything there is to do here (except crack), twice. As evident in this video, the diversity (geographically and culturally) of the city has come at the expense of the districts original inhabitants.

Two thoughts come to mind after watching this video:

1. Despite the efforts of the powers that be, DC will forever be a black city.
2. This is an opportunity for a young professional like myself to capitalize on the growth and transition within the city. But does that make me a part of the problem??

stolen.

Now Playing: Somebody's Got To Die

Crisis. One of my students stole my iPod. I'm giving them one day to give up the goods. It's a terrible feeling to have something taken from you. Especially, something so dear to me. My iPod is like my child. To be continued...

return.

Now Playing: Take It In Blood.
"I never brag how real I keep it..."

I have to return to blogging. Forcing myself to write in hopes that something remotely imaginative will come to mind. It's been months, actually over a year since I've written anything worth a second look. Hopefully, I can return to form and get back to where I once was. Follow me.

i wanna see...

I was watching IFC this morning and saw a small clip of this film. It premiered here in DC in November, so looks like I'll have to wait for the DVD. I love independent films.

Ballast

subscribe.

I love magazines. I still have a drawer full of old Source mags from the 90's in my old room back at home. I've been reading a lot on line but its not the same as having the print edition. I'm gonna pick up a few subscriptions this year.

Complex (renew my subscription)
The Economist
New Yorker
Budget Travel

What do you read??